sh-research

name	sh-research
description	Deep web research with parallel search, source validation, and evidence-based findings

Deep Research

Multi-query web research with source validation and structured evidence synthesis. Produces a research report -- no implementation.

When to Use

• Questions beyond knowledge cutoff
• Technical comparison or evaluation
• Best practices and pattern research
• Market/competitive analysis
• Investigating unfamiliar libraries, APIs, or standards

Process

1. Decompose Query (10%)

• Break research question into 3-5 sub-questions
• Identify what types of sources are needed (docs, blog posts, papers, repos)
• Define success criteria: what constitutes a complete answer?

2. Parallel Search (50%)

Execute multiple searches concurrently using WebSearch:

Query 1: [primary question, direct terms]
Query 2: [alternative phrasing or related angle]
Query 3: [specific sub-question]

For each result, use WebFetch to extract key content from the most relevant pages.

3. Validate Sources (15%)

• Cross-reference claims across multiple sources
• Prefer: official docs > established blogs > forum answers > AI-generated content
• Note publication dates -- flag stale information
• Flag contradictions explicitly

4. Synthesize (25%)

Compile findings into structured report:

## Research: [Topic]

### Summary
[2-3 sentence executive summary]

### Findings
#### [Sub-question 1]
- Finding with [source citation]
- Confidence: High/Medium/Low

#### [Sub-question 2]
...

### Contradictions / Open Questions
- [Areas where sources disagree or data is insufficient]

### Sources
1. [Title] - [URL] - [Date] - [Relevance note]

Depth Levels

Level	Queries	Hops	Output
quick	2-3	1	Summary paragraph
standard	4-6	2-3	Structured report
deep	8-12	3-5	Detailed analysis with full citations

Boundaries

Will: Search the web, extract content, cross-validate, produce cited report. Will not: Implement findings, make architectural decisions, access paywalled content, present uncited claims as fact.

Next Step

After research, user decides action. Use findings to inform implementation or design decisions.